Federal Diner in Otago Menu

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Cheese or Date Scones (World famous in Wanaka) $4.50
  • (C) Bacon & cheese $9.00
  • (B) Jam & butter $4.50
  • (A) Plain $4.00
  • Croissant:
  • Totally Nuts $10.00
    • Grilled banana bread with cashew nut butter
  • Winter Warmer $12.00
    • Porridge with chai spiced stewed fruits & cream
  • The Monk $19.00
    • Eggs Benedict with bacon & roasted tomato
  • The Buddha $19.00
    • Eggs Benedict with spinach, mushrooms & roasted tomato
  • Betty's Bacon Butty $10.00
    • Bacon, egg & relish
  • Brossie's Bun $11.00
    • Halloumi, grilled tomato, spinach & relish
  • Social Climber $13.00
    • Organic eggs fried or poached with roasted tomato on crusty bread - add free farmed streaky bacon $5.00
  • Hawea Flat $18.00
    • Spinach, mushrooms, roasted tomato & halloumi on polenta cake
  • PinaCoco $19.00
    • Caramelised pineapple hotcake with coconut yoghurt & lime
  • Comfort Kedgeree $19.00
    • Smoked salmon, mild Indian spiced rice & poached egg
LUNCHTIME CLASSICS LUNCHTIME CLASSICS
  • Lone Ranger $17.00
    • Waitoa free range roast chicken sandwich on ciabatta with aioli, caramelised onion & brie
  • Roti 'n' Roll $14.00
    • Pulled pork roti roll with hoisin, coriander, spring onion & pickled chilli
  • Wunder Burg $20.00
    • Homemade beef pattie with smoked cheese, caramelised onions, gherkins, salad & french fries with chipotle mayonnaise
  • Pure Wisdom $16.00
    • Ancient grain salad with cranberries, almonds, lemon & mint dressing (Vegan)
  • Roast It $19.00
    • Roast carrot salad with goat's cheese puree, preserved lemon dressing, dukkah & flatbread
  • The Chowder Pie $21.00
    • Smoked salmon, prawn, leek & potato pie with green salad
  • Soul Soup $18.00
    • Waitoa free range chicken & ginger broth, vermicelli noodles, seasame, chilli & spring onions
EXTRAS EXTRAS
  • Hollandaise $1.00
  • Tomatoes, mushrooms, 1 organic egg, avocado or halloumi $3.00
  • Free farmed bacon, Waitoa free range chicken or smoked salmon $5.00
  • French fries with tomato chilli relish & aioli $9.00
  • Mixed salad with balsamic $10.00
  • Gluten free bread add $1.00
KIDS KIDS
  • Egg or bacon on toast (+ $3.00 for scrambled) $5.00
  • Fruit plate $9.00
  • Hot cake with maple & banana $10.00
  • Peanut butter & banana on toast $5.00
  • Flatbread pizza with salami $8.00
  • Beef burger & fries $14.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • -8 pcs $8.50
  • ●chicken avocado mango roll
  • Wakame udon $8.00
    • Seaweed Noodle Soup
  • Served on Bowl of Rice
  • -8 pcs $15
  • -10 pcs $15.50
  • Jizo salad $5.00
    • Carrot, Avocado, Cabbage, Broccoli & Black Olive
  • -s $6.50
  • Pear $16.90
    • Freshly sliced pear with toasted walnuts, blue vein cheese and balsamic vinaigrette
  • Big 'Uns $8.00
    • Big chips with tomato sauce
  • Wedges served with sour cream $1.00
    • Plus extra sour cream
  • Cavalcade Ribeye $25.00
    • Prime rib eye steak grilled to your liking, served with fresh garden salad or seasonal vegetables, with golden fries. Accompanied by your choice of topping: Creamy mushroom sauce, fresh green peppercorn sauce, Ale House gravy or garlic butter and roast garlic
  • Taieri Plains Pasta $17.00
    • Chef's pasta of the day
  • Beef, Bacon, Beetroot $17.00
    • 200g double stack beef patty, served with bacon, beetroot, tomato, caramelised onions and topped with our own rib sauce
  • Barnyard Omelette $17.50
    • Or smoked salmon and herbs
  • Triple Star Pie $14.50
    • Home made pie of the day served with fresh salad and golden fries
  • BAKED PARMESAN BLUE COD $28.00
    • This is a twist on one of Mike’s mother’s recipes: Blue cod fillets smothered in a creamy parmesan and spring onion spread, baked until bubbly and golden, served with roasted garlic herb potatoes, pan fried market vegetables, and finished with slivers of red pepper
  • CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $22.00
    • This salad has been with us from the start—for good reason: Pan fried Cajun-dusted fish and battered chilli prawns resting on a bed of salad goodies, avocado salsa, baby spinach, mung beans, cucumber, tomato, mandarins, crisp tortilla noodles, drizzled with our awesome Italian dressing and finished with aioli & mango coriander chutney
  • BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS $18.00
    • Michelle likes everything to be perfect, and that is never more apparent than with her beer batter: Back to basics I say Fish, chips, salad, aioli, tomato sauce and lemon(WITH BLUE COD $27)
  • BANGERS & MASH $16.50
    • Old man Winter is here, and that means it’s time for two beautiful sausages, creamy mashed potato, plenty of cider gravy, crisp peas, a slice of garlic toasted ciabatta, and a grilled BBQ tomato
  • THE F.A.T. 250 $28.00
    • This feed is not for the faint of heart: 250g of Prime NZ porterhouse steak served with garlic herb potatoes, pan fried broccoli (and whatever vegetables fall off the truck), finished with jus, streaky bacon, and tangy, onion jam. Or your classic Steak, Eggs & Chips etc!
  • PASTA O’ THE DAY $19.00
    • Nothing silences the stomach grumbles like a bowl of pasta. Ask the staff what Mental Mike came up with for today’s pasta. Whatever it is, I’ll be hot, scrummy, and it’ll come with garlic toasted ciabatta bread >>
  • RIBS, WEDGES, & RINGS $24.50
    • Mate, our ribs have been rocking out the door since we took over this crazy place. Try them and see why: A stack of slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs drenched in our secret sauce, with seasoned wedges, a tower of beer battered onion rings, and sour cream. Oh, and a finger bowl ’cause you’ll need it!
  • BIG F.A.T. BELLY $27.00
    • marinated, slow roasted pork belly, served up with creamy mash, potato, roast pumpkin, butter-sautéed market veg, and finished with cider jus and mango peach chutney,
  • Fluffy pancake $6.50
  • Gluten free bread $2.50
  • Baby spinach - $3.00
  • Roasted tomato $4.00
  • Maple syrup I Lemon syrup $3.00
  • Station Masters $ 26.00
    • A full breakfast with local streaky bacon, hash brown. portobello mushrooms, Ironic beans, pork & sage sausage and poached free-range eggs. Served on toast (OR)
  • Lambs Fry $23.50
    • Pan-fried lambs fry in a rich & creamy peppercorn sauce, served with a crisp potato hash and streaky bacon (GF)
  • Cheese roll - southland sushi $4.00 S/$8.00 L
    • the best in the world >>
  • Beef Tataki $12.00
    • Beef fillets served on the outside served with special sauce and salad
  • - 6 Pieces $6.00
  • Rainbow Sushi Platter $15.00
    • 7 pcs. California-style fresh salmon, avocado and prawn sushi
  • Fresh Salmon Hosomaki
  • Teppan Chicken $18.00
    • Griilled chicken with teriyaki sauce.
  • - 6 Pieces $8.50
  • Satay Beef Don $15.00
    • beef with satay peanut sauce
  • Thai Prawns $6.00
    • 4 deep fried, breadcrumbed Thai prawns served with sauce
  • Short Rib Po'Boy $15.00
    • Short rib, sautéed onions, killer pickles, chipotle aioli
  • ''Pull Apart'' Bruschetta $12.00
    • Tomato, Basil Pesto and Mozzarella bruschetta on rustic french baguette
  • Warm Chicken Taco Salad $18.00
    • Powder keg chicken, nacho chips, mesclun, tomato, onion, corn salsa and sour cream
  • BBQ Pulled Pork Burger $18.00
    • Slow roasted pork, bacon, jalapenos with chilli coleslaw
  • Roast Veggies $5 Sml / $9 Lrg
  • Lamb Stew $19.00
    • Bone warming stew laced with hearty veggies and lamb. Served with rustic bread
  • Smiths $25.00
    • Pepperoni, bacon, mince beef, olives, mushrooms, caramelized onions, jalapeños and topped with our spicy aioli
  • Nacho Piggy $22.00
    • Loaded with Pulled pork, onions, capsicum, jalapeños, olives and cheddar cheese. Served with salsa and sour cream.
  • Coconut Prawns 4 $12.00
  • Hor-Mok $25.00
    • (Thai basil capsicum celery onion)Seafood(prawns Fish squids & mussels)Tiger prawns
  • Spicy Roasted duck curry $23.50
  • Crispy chicken salad $20.00
  • Fried Spring Roll vegetarian 6 $7.50
  • Plah Prawns salad w cashew nuts spicy $22.50
  • Pa-nang Curry $25.50
    • scallops, tiger prawns
  • Pad Thai $17.50
    • chicken pork beef vegetables & tofu
  • 55 Day Aged Beef Rump, char grilled parsnip and Puree, Oyster mushroom, green onion espuma $120
  • Slow cooked egg, puy lentils, butternut squash, puffed grains, shaved parmesan $120
  • Slow cooked egg, puy lentils, butternut squash, puffed grains, shaved parmesan $79
  • Fillet of Fish, purple sprouting broccoli, citrus & chervil cracked wheat, ice plant, seaweed miso butter $120
  • Fillet of Fish, purple sprouting broccoli, citrus & chervil cracked wheat, ice plant, seaweed miso butter $99
  • 55 Day Aged Beef Rump, char grilled parsnip and Puree, Oyster mushroom, green onion espuma $99
  • Preserved and raw Tamarillo, dark & white chocolate, macaron, salted chocolate crumb $99
  • Goats Cheese, roast carrot, quince, carrot& honey gel, Bee pollen, wild rocket $120
  • Nelson scallops $29.95
    • Butternut pumpkin puree, black pudding, pickled heritage cauliflower, pistachio vinaigrette
  • BBQ glazed beef cheek burger $19.95
    • Emmental cheese, onion rings, roquette, garlic aioli, soft bap
  • 1.4 kg Slow roasted lamb shoulder(for two) $92.95
    • Cardrona high country merino
  • Duck fat roasted potatoes $8.95
  • 300 gm Lamb rack $45.95
    • Southern alps merino
  • Seasonal oyster MP
    • Natural or buttermilk battered, sherry shallot dressing, lemon & balsamic vinegar, chilli jam, fresh lime, crispy shallots
  • Mashed potato & gravy $7.95
  • South island whitebait fritter (50gm / 100gm) $23.95 / $39.95
    • Free range egg,wonder bread, salad leaves
  • ROAST LAMB $12.50
  • Wedges $8.90
    • with cheese and bacon: sour cream or salsa
  • TRADITIONAL KIWI BREAKFAST $16.00
    • Bacon, eggs. sausages, hash brown, tomato Served with toast
  • Soup of the day $6.50
    • (with Ciabatta bread)
  • Hot roasted vegetable salad $19.90
  • Pork loin $21.90
    • (with crackling and apple sauce)
  • Eggs $2.00/$4.00
    • one/two
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $5.00
  • Pineapple Rings 2 $3.50
    • 2 Pineapple rings dusted in cinnamon and sugar. Available gluten-free
  • Chunky Chips Cheese And Curry $9.00
  • Chips, Gravy and Cheese $7.50
  • Kids Fish Meal $5.50
    • 3 Fish bites, half a scoop of chips and tomato sauce. Available gluten-free
  • Red Onion Wedges $6.00
    • Handcrafted red onion wedges, battered and deep fried becoming succulent caramelised pieces. Available gluten-free
  • Chunky Chips Cheese And Gravy $9.00
  • Hot Dog $4.00
    • Erik's handmade hot dog, 100 percent meat with herbs and spices. Includes a serve of tomato sauce. Available gluten-free
  • Kumara Wedges $8.00
    • A special New Zealand sweet potato in handcrafted wedges
  • Jamaican jerk chicken breast, sticky black rice, coconut yoghurt $19.00
  • Southland lamb rump, swede & dukkah gratin, pickled beets $23.00
  • Fried alamari, baby rocket, aioli $17.00
  • Leafy greens, blached broccoli, forvn chardonnay dressing, pepitas $12.00
  • Poached tiger praws, kalamata olive & chives sauce, bay leaf frosted almonds $19.00
  • Potato bravas, chilli tomato sauce, aioli $11.00
  • Roasted beetroot, caramelised onion & goat's cheese toastadas $16.00
  • Crusted butternut pumpkin, broccoli, creamed corn, romano cheese, basil $18.00
  • SMOKED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD $16.00
    • SMOKED CHICKEN BREAST TOSSED IN PASTA WITH CELERY, SPRING ONIONS AND HERBS TOPPED WITH A HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING.
  • BASKET OF SPICY WEDGES & SOUR CREAM $7.00
  • FISHERMAN'S BASKET $19.50
    • FRESHLY BATTERED FISH, CRUMBED SCALLOPS, MUSSELS, SQUID RINGS AND CRAB STICK SERVED ON A BASKET OF CHIPS.
  • HAM STEAK $20.00
    • 220g HAM STEAK TOPPED WITH PINEAPPLE AND SERVED WITH SALAD AND YOUR CHOICE OF CHIPS OR HASH BROWNS.
  • SEAFOOD PLATTERS (FOR 2 OR MORE) $28.00
    • FRESHLY BATTERED BLUE COD BITES, PRAWN TWISTERS, CRUMBED SCALLOPS, MUSSELS AND CRUMBED OYSTERS WITH TARTARE SAUCE (GREAT AS AN ENTREE FOR GROUPS).
  • BLUE COD MEAL $25.00
    • EITHER, FRESHLY BATTERED AND DEEP FRIED OR OVEN BAKED WITH A GOLDEN HERB CRUST. SERVED WITH SALAD AND YOUR CHOICE OF CHIPS OR HASH BROWNS. >>
  • MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE WITH CREAM $7.00
  • BLT $8.00
    • BACON, LETTUCE, TOMATO AND MAYO SERVED IN FRESHLY TOASTED CIBBATTTA ROLL
  • Oat Porridge $11.00
    • Toffee pears, brown sugar, pecans & runny cream
  • Slow Cooked Brisket Sandwich $22.50
    • Toasted focaccia, sweet pickles, tempura onion rings, apple and cabbage slaw, chipotle mayonnaise
  • Smoked salmon OR free range bacon $5.50
  • ADD
  • Avocado, cows feta, toasted seeds & lemon
  • Hotcakes $14.50
    • Poached rhubarb, hazelnut praline, cinnamon creme fraiche & Canadian maple syrup
  • Poached Free Range Eggs $12.00
    • On toasted ciabatta bread & chive hollandaise
  • prawn twisters $10.00
  • with chilli & cheese $9.50
  • -add onion or mushrooms for $2.00
  • vegetarian pizza $25.00
    • basil, roast pumpkin, mushroom sauce, tomato, red onion
  • pork schnitzel $18.00
  • roasted vegetable salad $16.00
    • with balsamic dressing, feta & pine nuts
  • garlic bread $8.00
  • soup of the day $18.00
Federal Diner

Federal Diner

location

Address

47 Helwick Street, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034435152

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Contemporary , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Bar Not Available ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
47 Helwick Street, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand